Corporate name--Distinguishable from specified names

Except as authorized by §§ 47-1A-1506.2 and 47-1A-1506.3 , the corporate name, including a fictitious name, of a foreign corporation must be distinguishable upon the records of the secretary of state from: (1) The corporate name of a corporation incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state; (2) A corporate name reserved or registered under § 47-1A-402 or 47-1A-403 to 47-1A-403.2 , inclusive; (3) The fictitious name of another foreign corporation authorized to transact business in this state; (4) The corporate name of a not-for-profit corporation incorporated or authorized to transact business in this state; and (5) The name of a limited liability company, limited partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability limited partnership organized or authorized to transact business in this state. Source: SL 2005, ch 239 , § 355.